All genres between 5 to 30 minutes in length directed, or produced by students attending an accredited college or university.

Entry fee for this category is $10.00. Proof that the film was shot while attending college or university MUST be included with the submission. ie please email photocopy of Student ID As well as the University the student filmmaker is attending.

MISSION & OBJECTIVE

Seattle Shorts is an annual film festival featuring the artistry of independent film making through inspiring and finding extraordinary films. Our goal is to bring Seattle film lovers the very best of short films from around the globe.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Seattle audiences love shorts, really Seattle people love to get out of the rain and into see movies of all kinds. Your film will be "seen" if chosen to screen in our festival. Seattle Shorts is always sold out weeks in advance.

Your film will be watched and taken under careful consideration. In many cases films are watched by several people and if your film makes it to the final programming phase it will be watched by a screening committee.

The 5th annual is being held at SIFF Film Center - http://www.siff.net, right in the heart of Seattle.

We expect another sold out festival. We welcome and encourage filmmakers to attend the festival and would for sure do a Q&A with you. We will provide accommodations for you and for sure transportation to and from the airport. You will be wholeheartedly welcomed.

Premier Sponsors: I Am Entertainment the leading Film, TV, and Music magazine.

The beautiful MarQueen located in the Queen Anne neighborhood just blocks away from the Seattle Center is the official Hotel sponsor for all visiting filmmakers.

We have an all-star jury for 2015 who will vote for the following awards:
Grand Jury Prize
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best College Student Short
Best Documentary
Best Animation

ORGANIZERS

GENERAL RULES

GENERAL RULES
RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Films must not exceed 30 minutes in length, including credits.
2. All non-English language films must have English subtitles or no dialogue.
3. A separate entry fee is required for each submission.
4. Preview DVDs must be labeled with the WAB#, title, running time and contact information.
5. Preview DVDs will not be returned.
6. Submissions may NOT be withdrawn from the Festival once they have been entered, except at the sole discretion of the Festival.
7. All selected films may be excerpted (up to 2 minutes) for publicity purposes.
8. After selection, notification letters will be sent electronically: all acceptance letters will be accompanied by a telephone call: please provide an email address, and telephone number.
9. Do not send DVDs via special delivery such as Fed Ex. Only regular U.S. mail please.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RELEASE
I, the undersigned, acknowledge and agree as follows:
• I have read, understood, and complied with all eligibility requirements.
• All the statements in this document are true.
• In consideration for the opportunity to be selected into the Seattle Shorts Film Festival, I release and discharge Seattle Shorts Film Festival, its employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, licensees, successors and assigns from any and all claims, demands or causes of actions related to misappropriation or infringement of copyright or violation of any other right arising out of or relating to my submission hereunder.
• I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Seattle Shorts Film Festival from any claims that arise as a result of this submission or screening of my film (should it be selected) as well as from damage to or loss of any submitted materials en route to the festival.
• I have all rights necessary and am duly authorized to submit this film to the Festival.
• This film is not subject to any claims or litigation and is not threatened by any claims or litigation.
• I understand, as the authorized representative, any prizes will be awarded to the director(s) of the winning films.